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l theanine for dogs
Dog Tips

Could This Help Calm Those Ruffled Nerves?

l For the dog who trembles through every thunderstorm, panics at the vet, or seems perpetually on edge, there is a gentle amino acid drawn from tea leaves that may take the edge off enough to make everyday life feel more livable - without the drowsiness of stronger sedatives.
— 6 min read
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Cat Tips

How to Help Make Your Home a No-Feuding Territory

Problems with feuding felines? Not only are fights distressing for them, they can be very upsetting to the humans sharing their home. Before you rehome one or more, try this step-by-step process to help foster a peaceful coexistence.
— 6 min read
thc toxicosis in dogs
Dog Tips

Don't Let Your Best Friend Get the Wrong Kind of Buzz

It's the THC in cannabis that can poison your dog, so how can you know which products are okay to use for or around your pet? Just because certain cannabidiol (CBD) oils may be harmless for dogs and cats doesn't mean other products won't trigger a frightening reaction.
— 6 min read
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Special Species

Should Grizzly Bears Be Revived in California?

Not one has been sighted in California for 90+ years though 10,000 once roamed there. Many people oppose re-introducing them because of their aggressiveness and the large population base. Would you be comfortable meeting one of these in the wild?
— 4 min read